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Ronaldinho believes that Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho would fit in perfectly at Barcelona.

The World Cup-winning former Selecao star feels that the Liverpool man has all the right qualities to slot into the midfield at Camp Nou

The Brazil international Coutinho has enjoyed a thoroughly impressive season at Anfield, earning a spot in the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Team of the Year while also being voted as the club's Player of the Season.

And two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho - who won two Liga titles and a Champions League trophy during his time with Barcelona - feels Coutinho would be a great addition for the club, with Xavi heading for the exit this summer and Andres Iniesta heading into the latter stages of his career.

"He has had a fantastic season," Ronaldinho told The Daily Mail. "He has been one of the best midfield players in Europe. When you realise that he has been playing in a team that has not been performing well, that is an even bigger achievement.

"I can't speak for him and I can't speak for Barcelona, but I know what they look for in a player and he has all those qualities.

"After all those years at the club, Xavi has left and Iniesta is now in his 30's - they will need to address that. That is why I think Barcelona and Coutinho would be the perfect fit.

"Playing with great players makes you better, I know that. Not only would he win trophies with Barca, but playing with Neymar, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Iniesta is going to make him a better player."

Coutinho has been included in Dunga's 23-man Brazil squad for the Copa America and their first game is against Peru in Temuco on June 14.